Amrum
A neighbouring island reached by boat from Hörnum; its 1.5 km-wide Kniepsand beach, quiet thatched villages and lighthouse make it ideal for a day trip.
Amrum is a small island south of Sylt, quieter and more modest than Sylt itself. Its most famous feature is Kniepsand on the west coast, up to 1.5 km wide and considered one of the widest beaches in the North Sea. The island also has Amrum Lighthouse, said to be the tallest in North Frisia, and the thatched-roof villages of Nebel and Norddorf. In summer, tour boats from Hörnum harbour take about 1 hour to reach the island. You can rent bicycles to ride around the island, but keep an eye on the timing of the last boat.
Opening hours
Depends on ferry schedule
Nearby sights
- Hörnum Lighthouse & Hörnum Odde
- Sansibar
- Rantum Basin
- Keitum & St. Severin
- Wadden Sea Mudflat Hiking
- Altfriesisches Haus
- Sylt Aquarium
- Morsum Kliff